Introducing Katalon Scout (Beta): Send a Scout to Test the Vibe Before QA 
Hey Katalon Community! 
We’re excited to share something we’ve been working on that addresses a challenge many of you have been facing in this new era of AI-powered development: Katalon Scout.
⚠️ Important: This is an early beta release!
What you see today is just the beginning. The final version will be significantly more powerful, and it will be shaped directly by YOUR feedback and real-world usage.`
The Problem We’re All Facing
Let’s be real - AI is transforming how we write code. Whether it’s GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or other AI assistants, we’re all shipping code faster than ever before. But here’s the thing: this “vibe code” (as we like to call it) is creating a massive bottleneck at the quality gates.
As developers push more features at lightning speed, subtle flaws and awkward user flows are multiplying faster than traditional testing can catch them. Sound familiar?
Enter Katalon Scout: Your Digital Reconnaissance Agent
Think of Scout as your autonomous agent that explores your application before you commit your QA team’s valuable time. No test scripts needed - just give it a URL and let it loose!
What Scout does TODAY (Beta):
Explores unconventional user journeys - Those weird paths users always seem to find
Catches UI/UX issues - Visual inconsistencies and usability hiccups that break the flow
Discovers hidden bugs - Broken links, unhandled errors, and other show-stoppers
Who Is This For?
Teams with Dedicated QA
Scout acts as your “first look” tool. Developers can catch obvious issues before handing off to QA, letting your QA pros focus on complex, strategic testing rather than finding basic bugs.
Teams without Dedicated QA
For smaller teams where developers wear many hats, Scout provides an essential safety net - like having an automated “first user” test your app before it goes live.
What’s Coming (Based on YOUR Feedback) 
This beta is just the foundation. Based on community input, we’re planning to:
- Deep Katalon Platform Integration - Scout findings will automatically generate executable test scripts
- Smarter AI Detection - More sophisticated issue identification based on patterns from your feedback
- Custom Exploration Rules - Define specific areas or workflows Scout should prioritize
- Team Collaboration Features - Share Scout reports and insights across your team
- And much more… based on what YOU tell us you need!
We REALLY Need Your Feedback! 
This beta exists for one reason: to learn from you. Every bug report, feature request, and piece of feedback directly shapes what Scout becomes. We’re not just saying this - your input will literally determine our roadmap.
Here’s how you can help shape Scout’s future:
Try it out - Run Scout on your real applications
Document everything - What worked? What failed? What confused you?
Share your wishlist - Dream features? Tell us!- Report issues - No bug is too small
Join the conversation - Reply to this thread with your experiences
Your Feedback = Scout’s Features
We’re committed to building Scout based on real-world needs, not assumptions. Some questions we’re particularly interested in:
- What types of issues do you most need Scout to catch?
- How would you integrate Scout into your current workflow?
- What would make Scout indispensable for your team?
- What AI-generated code patterns cause you the most headaches?
Ready to Shape the Future of Testing?
Remember: This beta is intentionally limited. We want to get the core experience right before adding complexity. The more feedback we get, the faster we can evolve Scout into the powerful tool our community deserves.
[Join the Scout Beta Program →] email huy.tieu@katalon.com
Let’s build the future of testing together - where applications don’t just work flawlessly, but have that intuitive vibe users love.
Beta Feedback Channels:
- Reply to this thread
Email: huy.tieu@katalon.com- Bug reports: Join our Slack Channel: Slack
P.S. - Early beta users will get special recognition and early access to new features as we build them based on your feedback. Your voice matters! 